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Aerospace Production Painter I

Equiliem
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 14, 2026
Job Title: Aerospace Production Painter I Location: San Diego, CA Schedule/Shift: Full-time, onsite; 9/80 A schedule, averaging 40 hours per week Pay per hour: $28.00 - $30.00 Job Diva Number: 26-12287 Job summary The Aerospace Production Painter I performs aerospace painting, priming, masking, and wet chemistry operations in a manufacturing environment. They prepare and coat complex aerospace structures following engineering drawings, coating specifications, established procedures, and quality standards. This role requires hands-on experience with surface preparation and coating application, along with the ability to work safely with chemicals and specialized equipment. Responsibilities Apply aerospace paints, primers, and protective coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers. Prepare surfaces through cleaning, masking, and abrasive blasting. Read and interpret engineering drawings and coating specifications. Select, mix, and apply coating materials according to established procedures. Inspect completed work to verify coating quality and compliance with specifications. Support wet chemistry and surface treatment processes as needed. Follow safety procedures when handling chemicals, coatings, and painting equipment. Qualifications 2-5 years of relevant painting or surface coating experience. Hands-on experience applying coatings to complex structures; aerospace manufacturing experience is strongly preferred. Ability to read engineering drawings and perform masking and surface preparation. Familiarity with spray painting equipment and coating application techniques. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to qualify for and use a half-face respirator. Preferred Qualifications Experience with aerospace primers and coatings, including BR127, BR127NC, or Z307. Experience etching aluminum surfaces using P2 or FPL processes. Knowledge of chemical etchant bath preparation. Experience with chemical titration and etchant analysis. Experience applying bonding primers to aerospace components. Schedule Full-time, onsite; 9/80 A schedule, averaging 40 hours per week About Equiliem Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive. Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services. For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options Future Communication Consent By applying, you are providing consent for Equiliem to engage with you via phone calls, AI-generated calls, AI-generated text messages, standard text messages, and/or emails to share job opportunities. Consistent with our Privacy Policy, information obtained will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. Message frequency may vary for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You may reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance. EEO Employer Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or (732) 238-6050.